{"id":4041,"date":"2026-02-10T14:54:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bangbizarre.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/10\/aloe-vera-could-treat-alzheimers\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T14:54:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:54:18","slug":"aloe-vera-could-treat-alzheimers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bangbizarre.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/10\/aloe-vera-could-treat-alzheimers\/","title":{"rendered":"Aloe Vera could treat Alzheimer\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>2026-02-10 14:54:16<\/b><br \/>\n<BR>Aloe vera could one day help treat Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<BR><br \/>\nAlzheimer\u2019s &#8211; which  gradually damages memory, thinking and language, and can eventually lead to hallucinations and severe confusion &#8211; is the most common cause of dementia in the UK, with it mainly affects people over 65. <BR><br \/>\nDespite there currently being no cure, and existing drugs only ease symptoms for some patients, a new study has led scientists to discover that beta-sitosterol \u2013 a plant compound found mainly in the gel of aloe vera leaves \u2013 strongly interacts with two enzymes closely linked to cognitive decline in Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<BR><br \/>\nBeta-sitosterol has a structure similar to cholesterol and is already widely used in supplements to lower cholesterol and treat prostate symptoms.<BR><br \/>\nThe study, published in Current Pharmaceutical Analysis, examined how aloe-derived compounds interact with acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase \u2013 enzymes that break down acetylcholine, a chemical messenger essential for memory and learning. <BR><br \/>\nIn Alzheimer\u2019s, acetylcholine levels are already low, worsening memory problems.<BR><br \/>\nDrugs that slow these enzymes help preserve acetylcholine, but they can cause side effects. Aloe compounds, however, are generally well tolerated.<BR><br \/>\nMeriem Khedraoui, lead author, said: &#8220;Our findings suggest that beta-sitosterol exhibits significant binding affinities and stability, making it a promising candidate for further drug development.&#8221;<BR><br \/>\nThe team also identified succinic acid \u2013 another compound found in aloe and commonly used in skincare \u2013 as having a favourable safety and absorption profile.<BR><br \/>\nSamir Chtita, co-author, added: &#8220;The comprehensive analysis supports the potential of these compounds as safe and effective therapeutic agents.&#8221;<BR><br \/>\nThe research used advanced computer simulations to predict how the compounds might behave in the body, allowing scientists to screen potential treatments before laboratory testing.<BR><br \/>\nExperts stress the work is still at an early stage. Lab studies and clinical trials will be needed before aloe-based treatments could reach patients.<BR><br \/>\nBut with around 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK \u2013 and numbers expected to soar \u2013 researchers say plant-based therapies could offer a vital new direction in the fight against Alzheimer\u2019s.<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/bangbizarre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Visit Bang Bizarre (main website) <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/xtbac.js\" data-video=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026-02-10 14:54:16 Aloe vera could one day help treat Alzheimer\u2019s disease. 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